Local 17 - Upcoming Events!
Greetings from your Local Officers!
We want to provide resources for those impacted by the cartel violence in Mexico and remind you of upcoming events, which we encourage you to attend.
Mexico Update -For those currently in Mexico and affected by the cartel violence.
Detailed information and resources can be found on Teamaag.com. Here is the link to that information: Mexico Irregular Operations. You can also contact the People Resource Line for support and resources at 844-899-3617. You can reach out to one of us or EAP as well for support and help. Please be safe and follow directives.
Upcoming Meetings
- Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, 11:00am - Joint Council meeting with Alaska Airlines Council 39 in the Channel Conference Room at Port of Portland Offices - Directions
- Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, 1:30pm - LEC 17 members meeting - Channel Conference Room at Port of Portland Offices - Directions
The information and directions on how to get to the Channel Conference Room can be found on our Local AFA Web page. Click here for link.
NOTE: In both meetings, we will be covering Board of Directors Agenda items and getting your feedback on how you would like us to vote on the agenda items. In our Local meeting, we will be covering Local committee and base reports as well as any old and new business. We hope you are able to make one or both meetings.
Contract Negotiations Mobilization Event
We have a Contract Negotiations Mobilization event at PDX Airport March 9th from 1 pm to 1:30 pm. We are anticipating a significant turnout at this event with several media outlets present. Here are details of the event and the link to register: Click here to register. We are hoping for a record turnout. The Port has a maximum limit on the number of people who can picket that day, so please let us know if you can make it and if you are bringing others to participate in this fun event. You can wear your uniform or street clothes but cannot non-rev to and from the event.
We appreciate your support! Stronger & better together!!
Safe flying!
Kirk Hansen LEC17 Local President
Judi-Harrison-Goold LEC Vice President
Molly McCloskey LEC Secretary
